 This article is about a rider form used by several identities in Kamen Rider Gaim.
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Kamen Rider Ryugen
Kamen Rider Ryugen (仮面ライダー龍玄, Kamen Raidā Ryūgen, lit. "Dragon Mystery") may refer to any of the following characters:
Arms[]
Like with the other Armored Riders and Genesis Armored Riders, Kamen Rider Ryugen/Ryugen Yomi/Zangetsu Shin's forms are called Arms (アームズ, Āmuzu). His personal Lockseeds are styled either dividing into three parts or ending with a fighting grunt ("Ha-Ha-Ha" or "Sei-ya Ha"). As Ryugen, all of Mitsuzane's Chinese Soldier-themed Arms' helmets share the suffix Men (面 lit. "Face") as their title, while his visors are called Ryugan (龍眼, Ryūgan, lit. "Dragon Eye". Doubles as a pun on "Japanese Longan").
As Armored Rider Ryugen/Ryugen Yomi, Mitsuzane's Sengoku Driver plays Chinese erhu & gong music and announces "Hai" (ハイー, Haī) before every transformation. By pressing the Sengoku Driver's Cutting Blade down on the Lockseed after transforming from one to three times, he can activate one of three finishing moves based on his current Arms form: Squash (スカッシュ, Sukasshu), Au Lait (オーレ, Ōre), or Sparking (スパーキング, Supākingu).
As Genesis Armored Rider Zangetsu Shin, Mitsuzane's Genesis Driver announces "Soda" (ソーダ, Sōda) before every transformation. By pushing the Genesis Driver's Seaboll Compressor into the Energy Lockseed after transforming from one to two times, he can activate one of two finishing moves based on his current Arms form: Squash (スカッシュ, Sukasshu) or Sparking (スパーキング, Supākingu). In addition to the Genesis Driver's finishing moves, Zangetsu Shin can perform a Sonic Volley (ソニックボレー, Sonikku Borē) finishing attack by inserting an Energy Lockseed into the Energy Drive Bay of his Sonic Arrow.
All of Mitsuzane's main forms and their armaments utilize Kanji instead of Hiragana or Katakana.
Ride Wear
The Ride Wear (ライドウェア, Raido Uēa) is Ryugen's default form undersuit, which is briefly seen during Ryugen's transformation sequence before the Armor Part attaches or when he changes Arms. However, this form is completely vulnerable to any incoming attacks when shot at directly in the suit rather than at the Arms that is descending down on the Rider.
The Ride Wear that Ryugen's Sengoku Driver has is easily identifiable through its Rider Indicator (ライダーインジケーター, Raidā Injikētā) faceplate. The Rider Indicator only identifies what Ride Wear a Sengoku Driver contains for simplicity and can be replaced with extensions such as the Genesis Core or Senyo Joint.
Kamen Rider Ryugen's standard Arms' ending theme is entitled "Point Of No Return".
Budou Arms
- "Hai! Budou Arms! Ryu! Hou! Ha-Ha-Ha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Rider Statistics:[1]
- Rider Height: 206 cm
- Rider Weight: 105 kg
Ability Parameters:[1]
- Punching Power: 6.7 t
- Kicking Power: 10.2 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 28 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5.9 seconds
Budou Arms (ブドウアームズ, Budou Āmuzu, lit. "Grape Arms") is Ryugen's grape-based default form. Accessed through the Budou Lockseed, this form bears the Syoryumen (招龍面, Shōryūmen, lit. "Summoned Dragon Face") helmet. This form debuts in episode 4.
While assuming Budou Arms, Ryugen dons the Budou Armor Part (ブドウアーマーパート, Budou Āmā Pāto, lit. "Grape Armor Part") and his Arms Weapon is the Budou Ryuhou. If Ryugen activates his Sengoku Driver's Sparking function, he can temporarily convert the Budou Armor Part into its fruit form and spin it to use as a shield for bouncing off enemy attacks.
In this form, Ryugen's statistics are the same as Gaim's Orange Arms, making Ryugen, in theory, a good substitution for Gaim. However, the downside of this form is that, as a gunslinger, it lacks close combat abilities.
This Arms has two finishing attacks.
- Sengoku Driver finisher:
- Ryugen Kyaku (龍玄脚 lit. "Dragon Mystery Kick"): Ryugen activates the Squash function on his Sengoku Driver and jumps into the air while purple energy surrounds his right foot that releases grape-shaped energy as he strikes the target with a powerful kick.
- Dragon Shot (ドラゴンショット, Doragon Shotto): This finisher has two variations depending on which function Ryugen activates from his Sengoku Driver.
- Squash: Ryugen pulls the hammer once, making violet-hued energy shaped after grapes expel from the sides of the Budou Ryuhou, with golden Asian lung energy coils circling the barrel. The energy balls then move to the muzzle of the gun, pooling into one big sphere. Once the charge is complete, seconds before the trigger is pulled, the ball takes the form of an Asian lung's head, and shots are fired at high speeds, with each shot taking the form of a flying Asian lung.
- Sparking: Ryugen shoots a more powerful version of the original Dragon Shot, though changed somewhat, as the Asian lung takes form and races over to the target.
Kiwi Arms
- "Hai! Kiwi Arms! Geki! Rin! Sei-ya ha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Rider Statistics:[2]
- Rider Height: 206 cm
- Rider Weight: 100 kg
Ability Parameters:[2]
- Punching Power: 8.4 t
- Kicking Power: 11.8 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 28 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5.7 seconds
Kiwi Arms (キウィアームズ, Kiui Āmuzu) is Ryugen's kiwi-based form. Accessed through the Kiwi Lockseed, this form bears the Kiuimen (急威面 lit. "Urgent Domination Face". Doubles as a pun on "Kiwi") helmet. This form debuts in episode 10.
While assuming Kiwi Arms, Ryugen dons the Kiwi Armor Part (キウィアーマーパート, Kiui Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapon is the Kiwi Gekirin.
In this form, Ryugen's offensive stats have increased enough to almost rival Baron in Banana Arms, making him very dangerous to face against with his Kiwi Gekirin in hand, and unlike other Arm Changes of similar caliber (such as Gaim's Pine Arms and Baron's Mango Arms), Ryugen's jumping height in Kiwi Arms hasn't taken a hit, allowing him to jump as well as he could in Budou Arms, as well as a slightly faster running speed, though this can be easily looked over.
This Arms' finisher is the Spinning Hoop (スピニングフープ, Supiningu Hūpu): Ryugen activates the Au Lait function on his Sengoku Driver and charges the Kiwi Gekirin with kiwi-shaped energy before slashing the enemy.
Appearances: Sengoku Movie Battle, Gaim Episodes 10, 11, ToQger Vs. Gaim, Kamen Rider Taisen, Golden Fruits Cup!, Movie War Full Throttle
These Arms involve Lockseeds that are normally used by a different Armored Rider. All of these forms are exclusive to Kamen Rider Gaim Hyper Battle DVD: Fresh Orange Arms is Born!, where Mitsuzane tests out different Arms to use in his battle against Kouta and his new Fresh Orange Arms.
Melon Arms
- "Hai! Melon Arms! Tenka gomen!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Melon Arms (メロンアームズ, Meron Āmuzu) is Ryugen's honeydew melon-based form. Accessed through the Melon Lockseed, this form bears the Melo Kabuto (メロウカブト, Merō Kabuto, lit. "Melo Helmet") helmet with the Pulp Eye (パルプアイ, Parupu Ai) visor. Melon Arms is normally used by Kamen Rider Zangetsu.
While assuming Melon Arms, Ryugen dons the Melon Armor Part (メロンアーマーパート, Meron Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapon is the Melon Defender.
This is the first of three forms that Mitsuzane tests out in the Hyper Battle DVD. However, he was embarrassed to use it because it is the same form his brother uses.
In Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing, it is locked to a special Ryugen Budou Arms Ganbarizing Card.
This form is exclusive to Kamen Rider Gaim Hyper Battle DVD: Fresh Orange Arms is Born!.
Banana Arms
- "Hai! Banana Arms! Knight of spe~ar!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Banana Arms (バナナアームズ, Banana Āmuzu) is Ryugen's banana-based armored European Knight form. Accessed through the Banana Lockseed, this form bears the Burn Casque (バーンカスク, Bān Kasuku, a pun on "Banana") helmet with the Burn Sight (バーンサイト, Bān Saito, see "Burn Casque") visor. Banana Arms is normally used by Kamen Rider Baron.
While assuming Banana Arms, Ryugen dons the Banana Armor Part (バナナアーマーパート, Banana Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapon is the Bana Spear.
This is the second of three forms that Mitsuzane tests out in the Hyper Battle DVD. However, he complained that it is hard to balance with the asymmetrical shoulder pads.
In Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing, it is locked to a special Ryugen Budou Arms Ganbarizing Card.
This form is exclusive to Kamen Rider Gaim Hyper Battle DVD: Fresh Orange Arms is Born!.
Pine Arms
- "Hai! Pine Arms! Funsai destroy!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Pine Arms (パインアームズ, Pain Āmuzu, short for "Pineapple Arms") is Ryugen's pineapple-based armored Japanese Samurai form. Accessed through the Pine Lockseed, this form bears the Spine Kabuto (スパインカブト, Supain Kabuto, lit. "Spine Helmet") helmet with the Pulp Eye (パルプアイ, Parupu Ai) visor. Pine Arms is normally used by Kamen Rider Gaim.
While assuming Pine Arms, Ryugen dons the Pine Armor Part (パインアーマーパート, Pain Āmā Pāto, short for "Pineapple Armor Part") and his Arms Weapon is the Pine Iron. Unlike Gaim, whenever Ryugen swings the Pine Iron, he summons a golden energy projection of a Chinese dragon that can attack the enemy.
Pine Armor Part consists of the following parts:
- Spine Kabuto (スパインカブト, Supain Kabuto) is the helmet to protect the head of a Rider.
- Palm Stem (パームステム, Pāmu Sutemu) is an analysis unit installed on the top of the head that monitors the wearer's biological information. Of the five large blade type sensors, the central sensor reads the heart rate of the wearer, physical and mental damage, etc. and attempts cooperation with the Sengoku Driver so that the combat ability can be maximally drawn out. The remaining four sensors monitor the armor damage covering the upper body of the Pine Arms.
- Pulp Eye (パルプアイ, Parup Uai) is the visual line sensor section of a Rider. A myriad of small camera eyes is arranged radially and can be caught far beyond the human visual range.
- Reversal Arm (リバーサルアーム, Ribāsaru Āmu) is a type of armor that protects the head, installed on the two sides of Pulp Eye. It has a role of receiving damage attacked to the head laterally to reduce damage.
- Spine Armor (スパインアーマー, Supain' Āmā) is the armor with the function of diffusing and absorbing shock by attaching spiked unevenness on the surface, installed on the back of the head. Also, the unevenness of the armor surface also has functions such as destroying the enemy's weapon itself, causing the blade to spill.
- Spine Lung (スパインラング, Supain Rangu) is the armor to protect the chest of a Rider. It boasts enough strength to scratch even if it is slashed with a sharp sword.
- Spine Sleeve (スパインスリーブ, Supain Surību) is the armor to protect a Rider from shoulder to arm. The surface of the armor is covered with large irregularities, and it deflects the enemy's attack and damages the attacking side.
This is the third and final form that Mitsuzane tests out in the Hyper Battle DVD. He commented that the form seems to be strong and he will try it.
In Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing, it is locked to a special Ryugen Kiwi Arms Ganbarizing Card.
This form is exclusive to Kamen Rider Gaim Hyper Battle DVD: Fresh Orange Arms is Born!.
The Rider Arms (ライダーアームズ, Raidā Āmuzu) are forms based on past Kamen Riders. With the exception of W Arms, all of these forms are exclusive to Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing. However, some of these forms are also used in the norm by other Armored and Genesis Armored Riders.
W Arms
- "Hai! W Arms! Cyclone! Joker! Ha-Ha-Ha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
W Arms (ダブルアームズ, Daburu Āmuzu) is a Legend Rider Arms based on Kamen Rider Double's CycloneJoker form that is accessed through the Double Lockseed.
While assuming W Arms, Ryugen dons the Double Armor Part (ダブルアーマーパート, Daburu Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapon is the Triggermagnum.
In this form, Ryugen is able to perform one of two finishing attacks.
- Joker Extreme (ジョーカーエクストリーム, Jōkā Ekustorīmu): After jumping high up, Ryugen's body splits down the middle as the two halves descend with a drop kick.
- Unnamed Rider Shooting: A shooting attack with the Triggermagnum.
He was not, however, shown to activate a function on his Sengoku Driver beforehand for either finisher. The Double Lockseed's phrases for the Sengoku Driver functions are in the toyline.
- Squash: Maximum Drive (マキシマムドライブ, Makishimamu Doraibu)
- Au Lait: Cyclone (サイクロン, Saikuron)
- Sparking: Joker (ジョーカー, Jōkā)
An apparent side effect of the Legend Rider Lockseeds is channeling the represented Rider's personality, with Mitsuzane proclaiming "Now, count up your sins!" (さあ、お前の罪を数えろ!, Saa, omae no tsumi o kazoero!) before executing the Maximum Drive, which actually is a misplacement of Double's signature pre-battle catchphrase.
This form is exclusive to Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle.
Faiz Arms
- "Hai! Faiz Arms! Mr. Justifaiz!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Faiz Arms (ファイズアームズ, Faizu Āmuzu) is a Legend Rider Arms based on Kamen Rider Faiz that is accessed through the Faiz Lockseed.
While assuming Faiz Arms, Ryugen dons the Faiz Armor Part (ファイズアーマーパート, Faizu Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapon is the Faiz Edge.
Fourze Arms
- "Hai! Fourze Arms! Seishun switch on!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Fourze Arms (フォーゼアームズ, Fōze Āmuzu) is a Legend Rider Arms based on Kamen Rider Fourze's Basestates that is accessed through the Fourze Lockseed.
While assuming Fourze Arms, Ryugen dons the Fourze Armor Part (フォーゼアーマーパート, Fōze Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapon is the Rocket Module.
In Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing, it is locked to a special Ryugen Kiwi Arms Ganbarizing Card.
- "Hai! Mix! Budou Arms! Ryu! Hou! Ha-Ha-Ha! Jimber Dragon Fruits! Ha-Ha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Jimber Dragon Arms (ジンバードラゴンアームズ, Jinbā Doragon Āmuzu) is Ryugen's grape/pitaya-based fusion form that is accessed through the simultaneous use of the Budou Lockseed and Dragon Fruits Energy Lockseed.
While assuming Jimber Dragon Arms, Ryugen dons the Jimber Dragon Armor Part (ジンバードラゴンアーマーパート, Jinbā Doragon Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapon is the Sonic Arrow.
This form is exclusive to Kamen Rider Gaim (novel) and later the Super Imaginative Chogokin toyline.
Yomotsu Ride Wear
The Yomotsu Ride Wear (ヨモツライドウェア, Yomotsu Raido Uēa) is Ryugen Yomi's default form undersuit, which is briefly seen during Ryugen Yomi's transformation sequence before the Armor Part attaches. However, this form is completely vulnerable to any incoming attacks when shot at directly in the suit rather than at the Arms that is descending down on the Rider.
While the Sengoku Driver that Mitsuzane uses is the same as the original Ryugen, its Rider Indicator (ライダーインジケーター, Raidā Injikētā) faceplate becomes red once the Yomotsuheguri Lockseed is inserted into the Driver. However, it still only identifies what Ride Wear a Sengoku Driver contains for simplicity and can be replaced with extensions such as the Genesis Core or Senyo Joint.
Yomotsuheguri Arms
- "Hai! Yomotsuheguri Arms! Mei! Kai! Yomi! Yomi! Yomi!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Rider Statistics:[3]
- Rider Height: 206 cm
- Rider Weight: 96 kg
Ability Parameters:[3]
- Punching Power: 17.5 t
- Kicking Power: 22.8 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 35 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5 seconds
Yomotsuheguri Arms (ヨモツヘグリアームズ, Yomotsuheguri Āmuzu) is Ryugen Yomi's default form and an upgraded version of Ryugen's Budou Arms. Accessed through the Yomotsuheguri Lockseed, this form bears a variation of Kiwi Arms' Kiuimen helmet known as the Yomi Kabuto (ヨミカブト lit. "Underworld Helmet"). This form debuts in episode 42.
While assuming Yomotsuheguri Arms, Ryugen's under-armor suit changes from green to dark red upon donning the Yomotsuheguri Armor Part (ヨモツヘグリアーマーパート, Yomotsuheguri Āmā Pāto) and he is able to wield any of the Over Lord Weapons in addition to his own Budou Ryuhou and Kiwi Gekirin.
Compared to Kiwami Arms, Ryugen Yomi actually performs better; hitting harder, moving faster, and jumping higher than the aforementioned form. However, its performance is crippled by the continuous spasming fits caused whenever the Lockseed drains more of the user's life, and even between these fits the user is left continuously staggered and trembling with pain, with the result that even an untransformed Kouta is able to hold off Ryugen Yomi for over a minute simply by evading the majority of Ryugen's attacks. Ryugen Yomi is thus not an especially dangerous opponent despite its overwhelming power, if not for Kouta's desire to keep Mitsuzane from coming to further harm.
The Yomotsuheguri Arms Armor does not appear from a Helheim Crack, but instead from a dark cloud. Once the armor attaches, a crimson colored steam will emit instead of the usual fruit juice like liquid. In addition, activating this form changes the Rider Indicator's color from the Ryugen palette to the Ryugen Yomi palette, the only form besides Kiwami Arms to alter the Rider Indicator directly.
Similar to Budou Arms, when Ryugen Yomi activates his Sengoku Driver's Squash function, he can execute one of three finishing attacks.
- Dragon Shot (ドラゴンショット, Doragon Shotto): Similar to the Budou Arms Squash version, except the grape-energy shaped bullet and Asian lung dosen't appear, only seen shooting several violet blasts.
- Ryugen Kyaku (龍玄脚 lit. "Dragon Mystery Kick"): Ryugen Yomi jumps into the air while dark red energy surrounds his right foot that releases Yomotsuheguri Armor Part-shaped energy as he strikes the target with a powerful kick.
- Unnamed Rider Thrust: Ryugen Yomi charges Redyue's Dau tip with the Yomotsuheguri Lockseed's energy and jumps before charging and impaling the enemy in fatality.
Mitsuzane loses access to this form when Kouta destroys the Yomotsuheguri Lockseed by crushing it with his bare hands.
Appearances: Gaim Episodes 42-43
- "Hai! Budou Arms! Ryu, Hou, Ha-Ha-Ha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Budou Arms (ブドウアームズ, Budou Āmuzu, lit. "Grape Arms") is Proto Ryugen's default grape-based armored Chinese Soldier form. Accessed through the Budou Lockseed, this form bears the Syoryumen (招龍面, Shōryūmen, lit. "Summoned Dragon Face") helmet.
While assuming Budou Arms, Proto Ryugen dons the Budou Armor Part (ブドウアーマーパート, Budou Āmā Pāto, lit. "Grape Armor Part") and his Arms Weapon is the Budou Ryuhou.
Appearances: Kamen Rider Zangetsu Stage -Gaim Gaiden-Equipment[]
Devices[]
- Sengoku Driver - Ryugen/Ryugen Yomi's transformation device
- Genesis Driver - Zangetsu Shin's transformation device (disabled by Professor Ryoma's self-destruct fail-safe)
- Lockseeds - Transformation trinkets
Weapons[]
- Arms Weapons
- Budou Ryuhou - Ryugen Budou Arms' personal weapon
- Kiwi Gekirin - Ryugen Kiwi Arms' personal weapons
- Melon Defender - Ryugen Melon Arms' personal weapon
- Bana Spear - Ryugen Banana Arms' personal weapon
- Pine Iron - Ryugen Pine Arms' personal weapon
- Triggermagnum - Ryugen W Arms' personal weapon
- Faiz Edge - Ryugen Faiz Arms' personal weapon
- Rocket Module - Ryugen Fourze Arms' personal weapon
- Daidaimaru - Temporary weapon loaned to him by Gaim Kiwami Arms against Jam
- Kagematsu - Temporary weapon stolen from a Mecha Kurokage
- Musou Saber - Temporary weapon loaned to him by Gaim Kiwami Arms against Plain Roidmudes (Lost Number) and Mecha Elementary Inves
- Ryugen Yomi:
- Budou Ryuhou - One of Ryugen Yomi Yomotsuheguri Arms' personal weapons
- Kiwi Gekirin - One of Ryugen Yomi Yomotsuheguri Arms' personal weapons
- Sheimu (Demushu's sword) - One of Ryugen Yomi Yomotsuheguri Arms' personal weapons (Arms Change only)
- Dau (Redyue's halberd) - One of Ryugen Yomi Yomotsuheguri Arms' personal weapons
- Joeshuimu (Rosyuo's greatsword) - One of Ryugen Yomi Yomotsuheguri Arms' personal weapons (Arms Change only)
- Dimubu (Shinmugurun's axe) - One of Ryugen Yomi Yomotsuheguri Arms' personal weapons
Vehicles[]
- Lock Vehicles - Vehicles that unfold from special Lockseeds:
- Sakura Hurricane - Borrowed Rider Machine from Gaim
- Rose Attacker - Ryugen's Rider Machine
Legend Rider Devices[]
Ryugen Lockseed (龍玄ロックシード, Ryūgen Rokkushīdo): Allows the user to transform into Ryugen Arms. The core image depicts Ryugen's Sengoku Driver in Budou Arms while the lid backside image depicts the Budou Lockseed.
- Transformation: Ryugen Arms! Bu-dou, Ha-Ha-Ha!
- Squash: Ryugen Kyaku (龍玄脚, Ryugen Kyaku, lit. "Dragon Mystery Kick")
- Au Lait: Budou Ryuhou (ブドウ龍砲, Budō Ryūhō, lit. "Grape Dragon Gun")
- Sparking: Dragon Shot (ドラゴンショット, Doragon Shotto)
- "(Digital beeping) Ryugen!"
- ―Activation announcement[src]
- "Budou no yoroi wo kita jutsukai no Rider wa... Ryugen da!
Translation: The gunner Rider who wears the grape armor is... Ryugen! (葡萄の鎧を着た銃使いのライダーは…龍玄だ！)" - ―Secondary activation announcement[src]
- "(Right-hand Ridewatch's announcement)! Armor Time! (Ryugen's Sengoku Driver standby music) Hai! Ryugen!"
- ―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's left-hand slot[src]
- "Finish Time! Budou Time (Break/Burst/Jack)!"
- ―Finisher announcement in left-hand slot[src]
Ryugen Ridewatch (龍玄ライドウォッチ, Ryūgen Raidowotchi): Based on Kamen Rider Ryugen, this Ridewatch would provide access to the RyugenArmor. It is dated 2013.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "TV Asahi's stats for Ryugen Budou Arms". http://web.archive.org/web/20160602080335/http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/budouarms_00.html.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "TV Asahi's stats for Ryugen Kiwi Arms". http://web.archive.org/web/20160422163813/http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/kiwiarms_00.html.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "TV Asahi's stats for Ryugen Yomotsuheguri Arms". http://web.archive.org/web/20171125221318/http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/yomotsuheguriarms_00.html.